Travis County is welcoming local feedback on planned improvements to a section of Bee Creek Road between Highlands Boulevard and Lakehurst Road.
The overview
The county is preparing to begin planning, design and construction work for the following proposed improvements, according to an Aug 25 news release issued by Travis County.
- Widening Bee Creek Road to three lanes, with one lane in each direction and a center turning lane.
- Adding a shoulder on both sides of the roadway
- Adding a shared-use path on one side of the roadway
The improvements, which were allocated $16 million in funding by Travis County, are intended to address increasing traffic demands, enhanced safety and east-west mobility, according to the news release.
The details
More details, including street photos, maps and diagrams, can be found on the project’s “virtual open house” web page.
Residents can share feedback regarding proposed improvements on the webpage during a comment period running from Aug. 25 to Sept. 9.
The background
The project is part of Travis County’s 2023 Bond Proposition A, which was approved by voters and provided $233 million in funding for transportation safety upgrades.
A certain number of projects under Proposition A were identified as priority projects by the county and its Citizens Bond Advisory Committee, with Bee Creek Road making the list, according to the project webpage.
Currently, Bee Creek Road is a two-lane, undivided roadway with no shoulders or sidewalks. The road provides access to both Rough Hollow Elementary School and Bee Creek Sports Complex.
What’s next?
The county is currently preparing a preliminary engineering report to narrow down specifics for proposed improvements, as well as construction costs and timelines. This report is expected to be complete in late 2025, with detailed design beginning in early 2026, according to the project webpage.
